Latest Market Reports by Country
Asia Pacific
Overview: Industry primes itself for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
Middle EastOverview: Coming of age
While most global boating markets are experiencing a downturn in demand, the Gulf market continues to thrive and show positive results despite concerns that the conflict in the Middle East region may slow growth into 2025.
UKEquipment: Taxing times as firms dial up innovation to drive growth
The UK government’s punitive tax-raising Budget just made life more difficult but 2025 holds promise of growth
UKBoatbuilders Hunting out opportunities in challenging times
Economic pressures, regulatory challenges and workforce dynamics are reshaping the horizon
UKOverview: UK industry weathers stop-start year of change
When it reflects on the year past, many companies across the UK leisure marine sector will most likely be relieved that they ended in better shape than first feared, with some cautiously optimistic sentiment for coming months
Asia PacificInsight | Chock full of ambition
Australian equipment manufacturer Davco Winch aims to dominate the onboard equipment market with a product leadership strategy founded on what it says are the best tender chocks in the world
USAGarmin CEO Cliff Pemble on accelerating product life cycles and the Steve Jobs approach
Garmin’s president and CEO speaks with IBI on the strength of the aftermarket, accelerating product life cycles, and why a Steve Jobs approach works in marine
BalkansThe Balkans is fast emerging as a dynamic new marine market
Its cruising grounds on the Adriatic are well known, but the Balkans region is also developing a vibrant local marine industry. IBI investigates. This report was conducted in association with EBI as part of their #MadeInEurope campaign
NetherlandsSuppliers focus on innovation and quality to grow market share
Marine accessory producers in the Netherlands are adapting their offerings to weather the challenging market conditions
NetherlandsDutch builders invest in tomorrow
Dutch builders are upping their investments in new models despite a slow market
NetherlandsIndustry holds breath as cautious optimism returns
A sunny end to the Dutch boating season has helped boost confidence in a market plagued by disappointing new-boat sales and a poor economic forecast, bringing renewed hope for 2025
USASanitation: All the comforts of home
Developments in marine sanitation aim to bring residential features to the onboard head, including custom bidets with remote control operation
NewsBorrow A Boat celebrates most successful year to date
UK firm brings 2024 to a close with completion of a successful funding round
NewsFirst HammerCat 30s launches in Cape Town
New model is a scaled down version of Hammer Yachts’ successful HammerCat 35 design
NewsNew managing director at Plastimo
Christophe de Robien replaces Yann Cornec as head of the French equipment brand
NewsLiqui Moly names new marketing director
Peter Baumann is retiring and handing responsibilities to Marco Esser
NewsSpirit Yachts forms new holding company; looks to recruit staff to boost growth
UK builder recently won a contract to build new Q Class yacht
NewsFairline Yachts lays off over 100 people two weeks after change of ownership
Long-term vision to turn company into being ‘a clean and sustainable marine brand’
NewsLong-delayed USVI marina project still uncertain
A controversial marina proposal for Coral Bay on the US Virgin Island of St John may be closer to construction – or not
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